2011-06-03 15:36
One of a number of old gravel pits along the Nene Valley, Storton's Pits is important for wetland birds and insects. An old ditch along the northern edge supports some of the rarest insects in the county. Reed beetles can be seen from late spring and water beetles can be seem all year round in the open pools.
Duston Mill Meadow is a small but important fragment of wet riverside meadow that is important for butterflies and dragonflies. Wading birds, such as snipe, feed in the exposed wet mud areas and the rare water rail is a regular visitor.
The map below is for indication purposes only and does not show the Wildlife Trusts definitive land boundary.
Walking information:
Flat overall. Section of surfaced path to viewing platform, other paths soft and uneven in places
Grazing animals:
yes
Species:
Location type:
Wildlife or nature reserve